Santiago – a love-hate relationship

When somebody asks me “So how do you like Santiago?” I never know what to answer. In fact, this has probably been one of the hardest questions that people have asked me in the last months.

I hate Santiago.

I love Santiago.

I have the way that culture is quenched by the fire of materialism and the strive for material wealth.

I love the way culture is preserved in dancing and music and the warmness of people’s hearts.

I hate the sea of tall buildings that look alike, grey and boring.

I love the churches and the old buildings.

I hate the polluted air and the way all nature is quenched inside the city.

I love the mountains, the rivers and the sea around the city.